State police are investigating the theft of a utility trailer that was parked on the roadside of Route 248 eastbound, about one mile after the Palmerton on-ramp in Lower Towamensing Township,

The incident happened between 1-1:15

p.m.Sunday.Police said the 4-by-8-foot trailer has a black metal frame, wood siding and a diamond-plated floor. The PA registration is XK55067 and the Vehicle Identification Number is TR57068PA.